Lucy Felthouse, Erotica Romance Author Extraordinaire ~ Interview & Contest

Hello Lucy, it’s great to have you back. I always enjoy our visits together. Your creativity is on fire with this one, Susie White and the Right Hand Man, a fantasy erotica romance. Before we get into the interview, here’s a little something about Lucy for those of you who’d like to know her better ~

Lucy is a graduate of the University of Derby, where she studied Creative Writing. During her first year, she was dared to write an erotic story - so she did. It went down a storm and she's never looked back. Lucy has had stories published by Cleis Press, Constable and Robinson, House of Erotica, Noble Romance, Ravenous Romance, Summerhouse Publishing, Sweetmeats Press and Xcite Books. She is also the editor of Uniform Behaviour and Seducing the Myth. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitterand subscribe to her newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/gMQb9

Okay Lucy…are you ready to get started? I got a few questions…

KDR ~ I love classic fairy-tales retold as fantasy erotica romance ~ so, this is a modern-day Snow White and the Huntsman. Tell us how the idea first came to you.

LF ~ This story started germinating in my mind way back when Thor was released in cinemas. I went to see it and immediately had a raging crush on Chris Hemsworth. Naturally, I then started stalking his IMDb page to see where I could perv on – er I mean watch – him next, and soon he was cast in Snow White and the Huntsman.

I'd have gone to see this even if he wasn't in it, because I've always loved fairy tales and it's right up my alley. However, the fact he is in it made it all the more exciting and spurred me on to use the delectable Mr. Hemsworth as a character in a story – and why not a fairy tale retelling?

So I sat down to write a retelling with the delicious man firmly in mind, and Susie White and the Right Hand Man is the result!

 

KDR ~ Well, *grins* now that you shared how the story came to you…how could you not include Mr. Hemsworth…I mean…really. LOL

Give us some insight on modern-day Susie “White”, what motivates her?

LF ~ She's just a normal girl – albeit from a rich family – and she plans to one day help run her father's business. So she's off to University to learn everything she can that will help her in that respect.

Later on in the story, she has very different motivations, but I don't want to give too much away, so you'll just have to read the story and find out. Let's just say Susie is a very brave, resourceful and determined young lady!

 

KDR ~ Love the name “White’s Bites” ~ is this confectionary based on a place you know in real life?

LF ~ No. It's a complete and utter fabrication. It just popped into my head as a play on words with the family name, and I liked it, so it stayed J

 

KDR ~ How about Louise ~ notorious step-mom ~ what’s her motivation? Can you share one of her mean-moments?

LF ~ Just one of her mean moments?! Louise is a real nasty piece of work and is continually spiteful to Susie:

A little before eleven the door had opened, and in walked Louise. She’d looked amazing, as usual. My first thought was that my dad was going to be completely blown away.

Before I could open my mouth and pay her a compliment, she’d looked me up and down with an expression of distaste and said, “You’ll do.”

My jaw almost hit the floor. I’m not narcissistic by any stretch of the imagination, but when the girls Louise had sent had worked their magic, I’d looked in the mirror and hardly recognised myself.

They’d piled my dark hair up into a style which left bouncy ringlets hanging down, and made my face up perfectly. With the manicure and the stunning dress (she hadn’t dressed me in a meringue, much to my relief ) to top it off, even I’d thought I looked pretty. Almost princess-like, you could say.

 

Her motivation is basically being a narcissistic witch, and not really caring about anyone except for herself.

KDR ~ Wow…she is a witch/bitch (can I say that here?)

Who is Scott to Louise? To Susie? What’s a bit of his backstory?

LF ~ Scott is Louise's right hand man. He basically does most of her dirty work for her – and all the heavy lifting, of course. He's a really nice guy, but he has his reasons for working for such an unpleasant person, and these are revealed to Susie later in the story.

Scott and Susie meet in this story, and all of a sudden, Susie believes in love at first sight. The pair begins a secret relationship and are united in their hatred of Louise.

 

KDR ~ AHHH…Love at first sight…*sigh*

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about this story or its stars?

LF ~ If you like fairy tale retellings, hunky heroes, sassy heroines and evil stepmothers, then you'll like Susie White and the Right Hand Man.

 

KDR ~ What are you currently working on? Can you share a little?

LF ~ Right at this moment in time, the only thing I'm working on is this interview! I finished a story and sent it off yesterday, so now I'm in the thinking and planning stages of my next piece.

 

KDR ~ List your links ~ where can people find you?

Website: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cw1985

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lucyfelthousewriter

GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/cw1985

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gMQb9

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Quickie Quiz

        Getting to know Lucy Felthouse …

 

2 Things you do to relax: Read and watch films or TV

 

Favorite sport to watch: Motorbike racing

 

Cat or Dog: Dog

 

Favorite places to write: My office, and when it's warm and sunny outside (a rarity in England), the garden.

Place you’ve always wanted to go, but haven’t: There are too many to list!

 

Favorite season ~ why: Summer, definitely. I like the sun, the warmth, the longer days, being able to spend longer out walking in the countryside…

 

What are your hobbies /past times (besides writing): Reading, watching films and TV, walking in the countryside, visiting stately homes and other heritage-type places, spending time with my other half.

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***contest***contest***

One lucky winner will win a PDF copy of Susie White and the Right Hand Man. Just leave a comment telling us what your favourite fairy tale is, along with your email address, and Lucy will choose a winner at 9am GMT on the 31^st January. Good luck!

Click on Cover for Buy Link 

Susie White and the Right Hand Man

A wedding, an evil plan, a love story and a sacrifice are the order of the day in this modern retelling of Snow White and the Huntsman.

Susie White and her stepmother-to-be have never seen eye to eye, despite all of Susie’s best efforts to be friendly. Eager not to spoil her father’s happiness, Susie still agrees to be bridesmaid at their wedding. When the big day comes, she meets Louise’s right hand man, Scott. Susie had never believed in love at first sight until that moment. The pair hit it off, sharing a mutual dislike of Louise and her wicked ways. Their camaraderie quickly develops into something more, and they date in secret until it’s time for Susie to leave for University – and freedom. Unfortunately, Scott has an earth-shattering revelation, which means the two of them of them must work together to unravel Louise’s evil plan, before it’s too late.

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Excerpt:

I should have known my stepmother was up to something when she offered to help me move all my stuff to my University digs. It wasn’t like her to be civil, much less helpful, but I figured that she was happy I was moving hundreds of miles away, and therefore would do anything to make sure it happened as quickly as possible.

As my father’s only child, I’m the sole heir to White’s Bites, a massively profitable confectionary company based in Wiltshire, England. My stepmother had made no secret of the fact she resented that she wouldn’t get a stake in the business, should anything happen to my father. Of course, the reason for this was that my father knew the first thing the witch would do was put the business on the market to get her greedy little hands on the cash. I, on the other hand, loved White’s Bites and would continue to run it to the best of my ability.

We’d never seen eye to eye, my stepmother and I. However, it wasn’t the usual ‘child resents someone trying to replace their parent’ syndrome, it was her that resented me.

My mom had died of cancer when I was fifteen. My father and I were devastated, as you’d expect, but I’d always urged him to get on with his life. After all, it’s what mom would have wanted, and I certainly didn’t want my dad to be lonely when I got married and left home.

So, a couple of years later, when dad met Louise and they started dating, I was thrilled. He was happy, therefore so was I. Soon it became more serious and dad wanted me to meet her. I was excited, but nervous.

When the time came and Louise had walked into our house, I’d been in awe. Don’t get me wrong, my mom had been beautiful, but in a natural way, as if she didn’t realise, or care. But Louise clearly did. Her gorgeous hair was perfectly quaffed, and her attractive features were enhanced by expertly applied makeup. Her outfit looked like something from a fashion magazine. I managed to pull myself together before she saw me standing there, all slack-jawed and stupid-looking. Walking towards her, I’d held out a hand.

“Louise!” I’d said, beaming, “I’m so pleased to finally meet you. Dad’s told me so much about you.”

She’d smiled thinly and without any real emotion. “Charmed, I’m sure, Susan.” She’d shaken my hand gingerly, as though she was afraid she’d catch something. I’d half expected her to wipe her hand on her clothes afterwards.

“Oh please, call me Susie.” I’d said, ignoring her odd behaviour. I’d been eager to get on with the woman, knowing it would please my father. “Everyone does.”

Another tight-lipped smile. I’d tried hard to make conversation with her and make her feel comfortable in our home. But I never felt like I was succeeding. At first, I put it down to her being nervous or shy, but as weeks and months passed, I still never felt as though Louise warmed to me. I never bothered my father with my concerns. After all, as long as she liked him, what did it matter?

While Louise and my father were just dating, things weren’t too bad. They went to restaurants, the theatre, the cinema, and so on. I didn’t see her very often, and therefore didn’t have to put up with her frosty behaviour towards me.

Naturally, everything changed when dad told me he was going to ask Louise to marry him. He’d sat me down to break the news – fortunately – and I’d done my best to act delighted. Luckily, dad hadn’t noticed anything was amiss, and as he’d chatted about ceremonies, honeymoons and Louise moving in, a cold shiver had run up my back. This could not end well.

More info and buy links: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/susie-white-and-the-right-hand-man/

Lucy, it’s been a pleasure having you hang out for the day…thank you. Congratulations on another awesome erotica romance, too. You’re getting quite a library of them. *smile* Wishing you many, many more successes.

Thank you everyone for stopping in to visit with Lucy…don’t forget about her contest…check above for the details.

 

Until Next Time,

Kay Dee

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